The average train between Nantes and Bilbao takes 15h 33m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Nantes to Bilbao. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Nantes and Bilbao. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Nantes is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Bilbao at 11:21 AM. All services require a transfer at St Pierre Des Corps and take an average of 15h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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18h 35m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Nantes to Bilbao? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Nantes to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Nantes station and arriving at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station via St Pierre Des Corps station, Bordeaux St Jean station and Hendaye station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 33m.
Nantes to Bilbao train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nantes station.
Nantes to Bilbao train services, operated by Euskotren, arrive at Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao station.
The distance between Nantes and Bilbao is 452.6 km. The road distance is 647 km.
You can take a train from Nantes to Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo-Bilbao via St Pierre Des Corps, Bordeaux St Jean, Hendaye, Hendaia, and Amara-Donostia in around 11h 49m.